What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg is to bus which costs 800 kr - 1700 kr and takes 17h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs 1200 kr - 3200 kr.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Helsingborg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Helsingborg station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Helsingborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The distance between Cologne and Helsingborg is 773 km. The road distance is 979.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Helsingborg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg without a car is to train via Copenhagen which takes 11h 38m and costs 1600 kr - 4200 kr.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Helsingborg?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cologne to Helsingborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Helsingborg train from?

Cologne to Helsingborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Helsingborg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Helsingborg is to train via Copenhagen which takes 11h 38m and costs 1600 kr - 4200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 kr - 1700 kr and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Helsingborg train arrive?

Cologne to Helsingborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Helsingborg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Helsingborg is 979 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Cologne to Helsingborg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Helsingborg?

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Where can I stay near Helsingborg?

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Cologne to Helsingborg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Helsingborg by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
5h 37m
kr 1,288–3,153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Bus Terminal to Helsingborg C Bus Stationbus Vy bus4you / ...
17h 50m
kr 807–1,610
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
11h 38m
kr 1,609–4,124
Drive 979.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Helsingborgcar 979.1 km
8h 42m
kr 1,699–2,454
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane CGN - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
7h 1m
kr 1,146–3,407
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
6h 3m
kr 1,759–4,032
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
7h 16m
kr 1,687–4,318
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Helsingborg Ctrain Ic
11h 43m
kr 1,499–3,184
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Tostedt to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain 344
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
12h 39m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Helsingborgcar
12h 53m
kr 2,286–3,313

Cologne to Helsingborg by train

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11h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 773.5 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Helsingborg, Sweden?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Helsingborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Helsingborg C Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Copenhagen Bus Terminal in around 17h 50m.

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